e_kb547_ENG.book Page i Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Medium Format Digital SLR Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page ii Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Thank you for purchasing our PENTAX 645Z medium format digital SLR camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 1 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 2 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM • If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using. Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock. • Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may cause a fire. • To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 3 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children Warning • Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children. 1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause serious personal injuries. 2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation. 3.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 4 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM • Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salt. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops. • Do not press on the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction. • Be careful not to overtighten the screw in the tripod socket when using a tripod.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 5 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM • Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 6 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Operating Manual Contents Diopter Adjustment .......................................................... 37 Attaching the Large Eyecup ............................................37 FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ........................... 1 Care to be Taken During Handling ................................... 3 Provided Manuals ..............................................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 7 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Flash Mode ......................................................................64 Attaching a Flash ............................................................ 64 Setting the Flash Mode................................................... 65 Flash Compatibility Chart................................................ 66 Preview ............................................................................67 Setting the Preview Method....................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 8 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Regarding User Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera (p.91) or on our website. Thank you for your cooperation.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 9 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Before Using Your Camera Checking the Contents of the Package .........................10 Names and Functions of Working Parts ........................11 Display Indicators ..........................................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 10 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Before Using Your Camera 10 Checking the Contents of the Package The following accessories are packaged with this camera. Check that all accessories are included before using your camera.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 3 EV Compensation button (J) Operating Controls Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.50) 4 Main switch Before Using Your Camera 1 2 3 Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.34, p.67) 7 4 5 8 9 0 a 6 b cd 5 Front e-dial (Q) Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) You can change the menu category when a menu screen is displayed. (p.42) In playback mode, use this to select a different image.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 13 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM e Rear e-dial (R) f AF mode switching dial Switches between the autofocus modes (x/E). (p.44) g Mirror Up dial Enables shooting with the mirror raised up. (p.63) h Illumination button (8) Illuminates the LCD panel. (p.23) i AE Lock button (H) Locks the exposure value before shooting. (p.50) In playback mode, the JPEG image that was just taken is also saved in RAW format. (p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 14 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Button and Dial Operations Before Using Your Camera Slowly lower until it stops. 3 Hold the bottom of the monitor and lift upward. 4 Adjust the angle. You can operate both a button and e-dial, such as J and R or 5 and Q, to change the settings using either of the following methods. Operation Turn the dial while pressing the button. Confirming the Setting Take your finger off the button.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 15 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Display Indicators The various indicators appear on the monitor depending on the camera settings and shooting conditions. Capture Mode With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 16 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Status Screen Live View 1 Before Using Your Camera 1/ 4000 102400 9999 9999 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 F 5.6 2000 +1.0 G1A1 Exposure Mode (p.48) AE Lock (p.50) Mirror Up (p.63) Copyright Information embedded (w p.R33) HDR Capture (w p.R16) Metering mode (p.47) Focus Method (p.44) Wireless LAN status (w p.R34) GPS positioning status (w p.R18) Shake Reduction (p.63) Battery level (p.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 18 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Shooting Info Display Before Using Your Camera You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select the type and press E. When shooting with the viewfinder Status Screen Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.16) Electronic Level Displays the camera angle.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 19 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Playback Mode Memo 100-0001 100-0001 Standard Information Display 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 Single image display (Standard Information Display) 1/ 2000 F2.8 200 +0.3 Playback Info Display selection screen Standard Information Display Captured image, file format, exposure parameters, and operation guide indicators are displayed. Detailed Information Display Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed (p.20).
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 20 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Detailed Information Display Still pictures Before Using Your Camera 100-0001 +1.0 1/ 2000 F2.8 102400 +1.5 5000K G1A1 55mm 05/05/2014 10:30 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 2 1 13 4 9 10 11 15 18 14 16 5 37 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 38 20 19 22 34 33 31 32 35 8 12 17 21 6 7 36 Movies 100-0001 10'10" 1/ 125 F8.0 1600 5000K 0.0 G1A1 55mm 05/05/2014 10:30 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 100-0001 0m 123° N 36°45.410' 05/05/2014 W140°02.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 21 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display 1 2 34 5 100-0001 6 6 2 34 AB 5 100-0001 12 13 1 7 1/ 2000 F2.8 8 9 200 10 14 +0.3 11 7 Brightness histogram 1 Histogram (Brightness) 2 Switch RGB histogram/ Brightness histogram 3 Protect setting 4 Card slot number in use 5 Folder number-File number 6 Save RAW Data (p.40) 7 File Format 1/ 2000 F2.8 8 9 200 10 RGB histogram 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 +0.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 22 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Before Using Your Camera 2 3 1 1 1 1 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 15 16 AF frame Spot metering frame (p.47) AF point (p.45) EV bar scale: Displays the exposure compensation value or the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode. Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is set to on.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 23 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM LCD Panel Memo 23 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 8 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 White Balance (p.53) 2 Enable/Disable Controls (w p.R43) 3 Multi-exposure (p.58) 4 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 5 Drive Mode (p.56) 6 Shutter speed/Focusing area selection mode (p.45) 7 Aperture value 8 E-dials 9 EV bar scale/Electronic Level/ EV Compensation (p.50) 10 Battery level (p.31) 11 Copyright Information embedded (w p.R33) 12 Flash Exposure Compensation (p.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 25 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........................................................26 Attaching a Lens ............................................................26 Using the Battery and Charger ......................................30 Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................33 Power ............................................................................34 Initial Settings .................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 26 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 2 Attaching the Strap Attaching a Lens 1 1 2 Pass the end of the strap through the triangular ring. Make sure that the camera is turned off. Getting Started Remove the body mount cap (1) and lens mount cap (2). Hold down the lens unlock button (3) and remove the body mount cap. 3 2 Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp. Align the lens mount index (red dots; 4) on the camera and the lens, and turn the lens clockwise.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 27 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration. Getting Started Caution • When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that is relatively free of dirt and dust. • Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when a lens is not attached. • Be sure to attach the lens mount cap and lens cap to the lens after removing it from the camera.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 28 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Lens Compatibility Chart 2 When using the D FA645 lens (for digital cameras), all of the functions of this camera are available. Lenses for our medium format film cameras can also be used with this camera; however, the following restrictions apply.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 29 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using the Lens Shutter of the LS Lens • Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, and HDR Capture are not available. • Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Exposure Bracketing or HDR Capture is set cancels the setting. • Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Interval Shooting is set exits Interval Shooting. • In Multi-exposure mode, the shutter of the lens must be charged manually for each shot.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 30 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 2 Using the Battery and Charger Caution Use the battery D-LI90 and battery charger D-BC90 exclusively developed for this camera. Getting Started Charging the Battery Lithium-ion battery • Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage or heating.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 31 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Battery Level Indicator You can check the remaining battery level with the battery level indicator on the monitor (when the monitor is in standby mode) or on the LCD panel. Open the battery cover. Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turn it towards OPEN to unlock, and then pull the cover open. Monitor Face the A mark on the battery towards outside of the camera, and insert the battery until it locks into place.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 32 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using the AC Adapter 2 We recommend using the optional AC adapter kit K-AC132 when using the monitor for a long time or when connecting to the camera to a computer or AV device. Getting Started 1 Make sure that the camera is turned off, and open the terminal cover. 2 Align the A marks on the DC terminal of the AC adapter and DC input terminal of the camera, and connect.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 33 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Inserting a Memory Card 3 1 2 PUSH TO T EJEC Insert a memory card into one or both of the SD1 and SD2 slots. To use an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard, insert the card in the SD2 slot. To remove the memory card Push the card in again. 1 Caution 2 2 Getting Started The following memory cards can be used with this camera.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 34 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Power 2 1 Initial Settings Language Setting Turn the main switch to [ON]. Getting Started The first time the camera is turned on after purchase, the [Language/W] screen appears. Memo • Always turn the camera off when not in use. • The power will automatically turn off when you do not perform any operations within a set period of time (Auto Power Off).
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 35 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 6 Date Adjustment Use CD to select T or S and press E. The camera returns to the [Initial Setting] screen. 7 1 Press B. The cursor moves to [Text Size]. Press D, use AB to select [Standard] or [Large], and press E. Selecting [Large] increases the text size of the selected menu items. 9 Press B to select [Settings complete] and press E. The [Date Adjustment] screen appears. Select [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd].
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 36 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Formatting a Memory Card Memo 2 • Pressing F while setting the date and time cancels the settings and switches the camera to standby mode. The [Initial Setting] screen or the [Date Adjustment] screen will appear again the next time the power is turned on. • To change the date and time, use the D1 menu. (w p.R28) A memory card must be formatted with this camera before use. 1 Press F. The A1 menu appears.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 37 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 5 Press A to select [Format] and press E. Formatting starts. When formatting is completed, the D4 menu reappears. You can adjust the diopter from approximately -3.5 to +2.0 m -1. Format Cancel OK 1 Press F. The camera returns to standby mode. Caution Turn the diopter adjustment ring clockwise for a negative value and counterclockwise for a positive value. • Do not remove the memory card while formatting. The card may be damaged.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 38 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Testing Your Camera 2 The selected exposure mode is displayed on the monitor (Guide Display). yGuide Display settings (w p.R30) Shooting Getting Started Take some test pictures to ensure that the camera is functioning properly. 1 2 Turn the camera on. 4 Program Automatic Exposure View the subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter release button. The captured image appears on the monitor (Instant Review).
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 39 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Reviewing Images Shooting with Live View 1 You can play back captured images. Press K in Step 4 on p.38. 1 The Live View image is displayed on the monitor. The camera enters playback mode and the most recently captured image (image with the highest file number) is displayed on the monitor (single image display). Position the subject inside the AF frame on the monitor and press the shutter release button halfway. 2 1/ 2000 F2.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 40 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Memo 2 Getting Started 40 • When Hv is displayed on the monitor, the JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format (Save RAW Data). • Refer to “Playback and Processing Functions” (p.71) for details on playback functions. • Use the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5” to play back images using a computer. (y “Using a Computer” p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 41 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using the Direct Keys You can use the direct keys in standby mode to directly set functions. Drive Mode p.56 B Flash Mode p.64 C White Balance p.53 D Custom Image p.68 You can set frequently used shooting functions. The following explains how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] as an example. 1 2 Press B in standby mode. The Flash Mode setting screen appears. 2 3 Use CD to select a flash mode. Flash On Cancel Press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 42 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using the Menus 2 F Getting Started This section explains how to use the menus: [A Rec. Mode], [C Movie], [B Playback], [D Set-up] and [E Custom Setting]. The following explains how to set [Slow Shutter Speed NR] in the A2 menu as an example. 1 4 Use AB to select an item and press E. Next, set other items. Press F to exit the menu and return to the screen that was displayed before selecting a menu item.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 43 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Shooting Functions Focusing ........................................................................44 Exposure Setting ...........................................................47 Movie Recording ............................................................51 White Balance ...............................................................53 Drive Mode ....................................................................56 Flash Mode .....................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 44 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Focusing Selecting the Focus Mode 3 1 Switch the focus modes between AF and MF on the lens. 1 Use the AF mode switching dial on the camera to select either x or E. Shooting Functions The autofocus method for shooting with the viewfinder differ from that for shooting with Live View. Shooting with the viewfinder TTL phase-matching autofocus: Select from x or y. Set the focusing area using the AF points. (p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 45 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point) 1 Turn R while pressing 6. H Expanded Area AF (L) Sets the focusing area to the user selected point from 27 points. When the subject happens to move out of the selected focusing area after being focused, 26 peripheral points are used as back-up points. Not available in x mode. D Spot Sets the focusing area to the center of the 27 points. Proceed to Step 2 when a mode other than J or D is selected.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 46 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 2 Setting the AF Mode during Live View You can select an autofocus mode when shooting with Live View. 1 Turn R while pressing 6. The screen to set the AF area is displayed. 3 Select the AF area. Use the frame that appears on the monitor to change the position and size of the AF area. 3 OK Shooting Functions Available operations The screen for selecting an autofocus mode appears. 4 Face Detection ABCD Changes the position of the AF area.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 47 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Exposure Setting Selecting the Metering Mode 1 Turn the metering mode switching dial. Multisegment Meters the brightness in multiple different zones of the sensor. In backlit locations, this mode automatically adjusts exposure. B Centerweighted Meters the brightness with an emphasis on the center of the sensor. The sensitivity increases at the center and no automatic adjustment is performed even in backlit conditions.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 48 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Changing the Exposure Mode The following are the available exposure modes. Function EV Compensation Change Shutter Speed Change Aperture Value Change Sensitivity Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the program line. You can use Q or R to switch between shutter priority and aperture priority. x x x x H Sensitivity Priority You can set the desired sensitivity.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 49 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 During Live View, D appears for the value that can be changed. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button. 1/ 30 F4.5 100 1234 Memo 2 Q and/or R appear on the status screen next to the setting that is being changed. 1/ 30 100 F 4.5 3 Shooting Functions Use Q or R to change settings. • The settings for exposure can be specified in increments of 1/3 EV steps. In [1.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 50 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM AE Lock EV Compensation 3 Shooting Functions 50 The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in C mode). AE Lock is the function that locks the exposure prior to taking the picture. 1 1 Turn R while pressing J. e is displayed on the status screen, Live View screen, LCD panel and in the viewfinder during compensation. Press M while pressing J to return to 0.0. Press H.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 51 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Movie Recording 1 3 Press a. Movie recording starts. In the upper left area of the monitor, “REC” blinks and the size of the file being recorded is displayed. Turn the Stills/Movie switching dial to C. 4 Press a again. Movie recording stops. Live View is displayed. Memo Sound 10'30" Recordable Time 2 Shooting Functions Caution • When recording a movie with sound, the camera operation sounds are also recorded.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 52 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using an External Microphone 3 Playing Back Movies Microphone terminal Shooting Functions You can connect a commercially available stereo microphone to the microphone terminal on the camera. Using an external microphone can also help to reduce the possibility of recording camera operation sounds. The following specifications are recommended for external microphones. Plug Stereo mini plug ( 3.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 53 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM White Balance 1 The White Balance setting screen appears. The following settings are available. Setting g g u Auto White Balance (default setting) Multi Auto White Balance Color Temperature Approx. 4,000 to 8,000K Daylight Approx. 5,000K i Shade Approx. 8,000K j Cloudy k q r s t Approx. 5,700K Approx. 4,700K Approx. 4,200K Approx. 3,500K Tungsten Approx. 2,850K m Flash Approx.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 54 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 5 Saving the White Balance Settings of a Captured Image Press E. The camera returns to standby mode. You can copy the white balance settings of an image captured with this camera and save them as Manual White Balance. Memo • The settings for the white balance can be set in the E2 menu. (w p.R40) 3 1 Shooting Functions Manual White Balance The playback mode palette appears. You can save up to three manual white balance settings.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 55 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Color Temperature You can save up to three color temperature settings. (The default setting is [5000K].) Select p in Step 2 on p.53, and press B. Select from p1 to p3. 3 Press G. Adjust the color temperature. Set the color temperature value within the range from 2500K to 10000K. ±0 ±0 Check Cancel ±0 OK Available operations 5 Q 100 Kelvin units R 1000 Kelvin units ABCD Fine-tunes the color temperature.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 56 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Drive Mode You can choose from the following drive modes. 3 Shooting Functions Single Frame Shooting (L) Normal capture mode Continuous Shooting (Z/b) Continuously takes pictures while the shutter release button is kept pressed. The number of pictures that can be taken continuously varies according to the shutter speed. Self-timer (O/P) Releases the shutter about 12 seconds or 2 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 57 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Self-timer 1 Remote Control W 1 Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. Select O and press B. Cancel 3 2 Self-timer (12 sec.) Select O or P and press E. Press the shutter release button halfway, then fully. The self-timer lamp blinks. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds or 2 seconds. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. 3 Select Q and press B.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 58 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Multi-exposure 1 3 Shooting Functions 2 3 7 Press the shutter release button to start shooting. Instant Review is displayed. Press A in standby mode. Available operations during Instant Review The Drive Mode setting screen appears. L Discards pictures taken up to that point and takes pictures again from the first picture. F Saves pictures taken up to that point and displays the A menu.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 59 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Interval Shooting 1 W Press A in standby mode. The Drive Mode setting screen appears. Select Y and press B. Set the shooting conditions. Interval Shooting Interval Number of Shots Start Interval 00:00'02" 0002 times Now Cancel 4 3 Shooting Functions 2 3 Memo • A new folder is created when Interval Shooting is performed, and the captured images are saved there.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 60 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Interval Composite 1 W Press A in standby mode. Memo Shooting Functions 2 3 Set the shooting conditions. Interval Composite Composite Mode Save Process Interval Number of Shots Start Interval 4 • When [Save Process] is set to T, a new folder is created and the composite image is saved there. When shooting in a different drive mode after performing Interval Composite, a new folder will be created again.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 61 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Interval Movie Record W 3 Set the shooting conditions. In C mode, you can use [Interval Movie Record] to take still pictures at a set interval from a set time and save them as a single movie file (Motion JPEG, file extension: .AVI). 1 Interval Movie Record Recorded Pixels Interval Recording Time Start Interval 2sec. 00 : 00 ' 14" Now Cancel Turn the Stills/Movie switching dial to C and press A. 4 Recorded Pixels Select from z, u, or t.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 62 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Exposure Bracketing 3 5 You can use Exposure Bracketing to take 2 (standard exposure and underexposure, or standard exposure and overexposure), 3 or 5 images with different exposure levels. This function can be used with Continuous Shooting, Self-timer, or Remote Control set by pressing A. 1 Shooting Functions Turn Q while pressing 5 to set the number of shots. Check the setting on the LCD panel.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 63 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Mirror Lock-up Shooting Caution This raises the mirror. This function can be used with another drive mode set by pressing A. 1 Turn the Mirror Up dial. The camera is ready to raise the mirror. • Mirror Lock-up Shooting is not available when shooting with Live View. When the mirror is raised, the Live View image is not displayed even if K is pressed.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 64 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Flash Mode Attaching a Flash 3 Shooting Functions 64 1 Using a Sync Cord You can connect a sync cord to the sync socket on the camera. Sync socket Remove the hot shoe cover of the camera. Sync socket 2P cap 2 Attach the flash and turn on the camera. Caution • Do not use high-voltage or high-current external flashes. They may cause the camera to malfunction.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 65 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Setting the Flash Mode The compensation value varies depending on the setting of [1. EV Steps] (w p.R39) in the E1 menu. X The following flash modes are available. The flash modes that can be set vary depending on the exposure mode. Flash Mode Flash On D Flash On+Red-eye Reduction E Slow-speed Sync F Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye 1 1/3 EV Available Exposure Modes 1/2 EV +1.0 -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0, +0.5, +1.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 66 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Flash Compatibility Chart The following functions are available when using this camera with our flashes.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 67 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Preview Memo • Optical Preview is always used when Multi-exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite or Mirror Lock-up Shooting is used. • The display settings and camera operation during Digital Preview can be changed in [Digital Preview] of the A4 menu. (w p.R19) • The preview function can also be assigned to O. (w p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 68 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Custom Image Memo • By default, [Custom Image] is set to [Natural]. Select the desired picture style from the following modes and enjoy taking pictures with a creative finishing tone. Image Tone 3 1 The Custom Image setting screen appears.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 69 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 4 Set the parameters. Saving the Settings of a Captured Image Saturation Check Cancel OK Available operations Selects a parameter. CD Adjusts the value. Q Switches between [Contrast], [Contrast Highlight Adjustment] and [Contrast Shadow Adjustment]. R Switches between [Sharpness], [Fine Sharpness] and [Extra Sharpness]. (Not available in C mode.) M Resets the adjustment value to the default setting. Press E.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 71 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Playback and Processing Functions Setting the Playback Functions .....................................72 Displaying a Single Image .............................................73 Changing the Playback Method .....................................74 Editing and Processing Images .....................................77 Protecting Images ..........................................................83 Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ....................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 72 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Setting the Playback Functions 4 Playback and Processing Functions 72 Playback functions can be set in the playback mode palette as well as the B menu. Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. Item Item Movie Edit c *4 i Image Copy Image Rotation Rotates captured images.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 73 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Displaying a Single Image Deleting Images One by One Caution • Deleted images cannot be restored. • Protected images cannot be deleted. (p.83) 1 2 Display the image to magnify in single image display. Turn R to the right. The image magnifies at each click. 100-0001 Display the image to delete in single image display. Press L. The delete confirmation appears. 3 Images can be magnified up to 16× in playback mode. Select [Delete] and press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 74 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Changing the Playback Method Select & Delete 1 2 Multi-image Display Press L in Step 1 of “Multi-image Display”. Select the images to delete. 001/500 100 _ 0505 You can display 6, 12, 20, 35 or 80 thumbnail images at the same time. (Default setting: 12 Thumbnail Display) 4 1 Turn R to the left in single image display. 100 _ 0505 Playback and Processing Functions The multi-image display screen appears.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 75 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Folder Display Memo • Refer to “Menu Reference” for details on folder names. (w p.R31) Images are grouped and displayed by folder in which they are saved. 1 Turn R to the left in Step 1 of “Multi-image Display”. Images are grouped and displayed by shooting date. 1 Up to eight folders are displayed at once. 2 Calendar Filmstrip Display Select a folder. 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 2 2014.5 1 10 19 23 2014.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 76 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Slideshow Image Rotation You can play back all images saved on a memory card successively. 1 Select Z in the playback mode palette. The start screen is displayed and slideshow starts. 4 Start Playback and Processing Functions Available operations E Pauses/resumes playback. CD Displays the next or previous image. B Stops playback. R Adjusts the volume of the movie.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 77 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Editing and Processing Images Image Copy Copies images between memory cards in SD1 and SD2 slots. 1 Select an image saved on the memory card from which the images have to be copied, and display it in single image display. Resize/Cropping Caution • Only JPEG images captured with this camera can be resized or cropped. TIFF images and movies cannot be resized or cropped. RAW images cannot be resized.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 78 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Color Moiré Correction Cropping Crops out only the desired area of the selected image and saves it as a new image. 1 2 4 Playback and Processing Functions 78 Display the image to edit in single image display. Select W in the playback mode palette. The cropping frame to specify the size and position of the area to crop appears on the screen. 3 Specify the size and position of the area to crop by using the cropping frame.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 79 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Filter Name Digital Filter You can process captured images with digital filters. The following filters are available. Filter Name Effect Parameter Brightness: -8 to +8 Base Parameter Adj Saturation: -3 to +3 Adjusts the parameters to create the desired Hue: -3 to +3 image.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 80 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 2 Display the image to edit in single image display. Caution • Only JPEG and RAW images captured with this camera can be edited with the digital filters. TIFF images cannot be edited. Select T in the playback mode palette. The screen to select a filter appears. 3 Select a filter. Use Q to select a different image. Proceed to Step 6 if you do not need to change the parameters. 4 4 100-0001 Base Parameter Adj OK Press G.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 81 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 6 Use Q to select an image for applying the same filter effects. You can only select an image saved in the same memory card that has not been processed with a filter. 7 OK Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Movie Edit 100-0001 Performs digital filter processing to this image 1 2 Display the movie to edit in single image display. 3 Select the point where you want to divide the movie.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 82 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 6 Press F. The screen of Step 3 reappears. 7 Press E. 8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 4 Press G. The screen for selecting the parameter setting method appears. 5 Select the parameter setting method and press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 83 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 7 Press E. The save confirmation screen appears. 8 Select [Save to SD1] or [Save to SD2] and press E. When [Select single image] is selected, select [Continue] or [Exit], and press E. Caution • Only RAW images captured with this camera can be developed. Images captured with other cameras cannot be processed on this camera. Memo You can protect images from being accidentally deleted.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 84 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Connecting the Camera to an AV Device Connect to an AV device, such as a TV, equipped with an HDMI terminal to display Live View images while shooting or to play back images in playback mode. Make sure to have a commercially available HDMI cable equipped with an HDMI terminal (type D). 4 Playback and Processing Functions 1 2 Turn the AV device and camera off. 3 Connect the HDMI cable to the input terminal on the AV device.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 85 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using a Computer Connecting to a Computer .............................................86 Using the Provided Software .........................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 86 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Connecting to a Computer The captured images can be transferred to a computer by connecting the camera using a USB cable and can be managed using the provided software. System Requirements We recommend the following system requirements to connect the camera to a computer or to use the provided software “Digital Camera Utility 5”. 5 OS Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7 / 10.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 87 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connect the camera to a computer using an USB cable. Make sure to have a commercially available USB cable equipped with a micro B terminal. 1 2 3 Turn the computer on. Turn the camera off. Open the terminal cover of the camera, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal. USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Caution • The camera cannot be operated while it is connected to a computer.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 88 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Using the Provided Software “Digital Camera Utility 5” is included on the provided CD-ROM (S-SW150). Using the Digital Camera Utility 5, you can manage images saved on a computer, develop RAW images taken with this camera and adjust the color of them. 5 Compatible file formats .jpg (JPEG), .tif (TIFF), .pef (RAW files in our original format), .
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 89 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM For Mac OS 1 Turn the Macintosh on. Shut down other software running. 2 Place the CD-ROM (S-SW150) into the optical drive. The CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop. If the CD-ROM icon does not appear: 1 Select [Preferences] in the [Finder] menu. 2 Tick the [CDs, DVDs, and iPods] check box on the [General] tab. Double-click the CD-ROM (S-SW150) icon. Double-click the [Software Installer] icon. Click [Digital Camera Utility 5].
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 90 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Laboratory Mode The control panel for adjusting the image appears here. Digital Camera Utility 5 Screen When Digital Camera Utility 5 is launched, the following screen appears. 1 2 Memo • The screenshots used in this explanation are for Windows. Browser Mode You can perform the file management functions such as viewing and managing the images.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 91 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Menu Bar You can execute a function and change various settings here. For Macintosh, the Menu bar appears at the top of the desktop. 2 Tool Bar Frequently used functions are provided as Tool bar buttons. 3 Navigation Panel Viewing the Help Menu Refer to the Help menu for details on using the Digital Camera Utility 5 program. 1 This panel is only displayed in Browser mode.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 93 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Appendix Optional Accessories .....................................................94 Error Messages .............................................................97 Troubleshooting .............................................................98 Index ............................................................................100 WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 94 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Optional Accessories Several accessories are provided for use with this camera. Please contact our service center for details regarding the accessories. Products marked with an asterisk (*) are the same as those supplied with the camera. Power Supply Accessories Battery Charger kit K-BC90 (*) (Kit includes Battery charger D-BC90 and AC plug cord.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 95 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Auto Macro Flash AF160FC The AF160FC is a flash system especially designed for macro photography to take close, shadowless pictures of small objects. It is compatible with existing TTL auto flash functions and can be used with a wide range of PENTAX cameras by using the provided adapter rings.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 96 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Remote Control Used for remote control shooting. Operating distance for remote control From the front of camera: approx. 4 m From the back of camera: approx.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 97 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Error Messages Error Messages Error Messages Description Memory card full The memory card is full and no more images can be saved. Insert a new memory card or delete unwanted files. No image This image cannot be displayed No card in the camera There are no images that can be played back on the memory card. You are trying to play back an image in a format not supported by this camera. You may be able to play it back on a computer.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 98 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Error Messages Description Appears when you try to perform Digital Filter, Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping, Save as Manual WB, RAW Development, or Movie Edit This image cannot be processed for images captured with other cameras, or when you try to perform Resize or Cropping for minimum file size images.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 99 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Problem Cause Remedy AF Mode of Live View Set [Contrast AF] to e, g, h is set to f (Tracking). or i. (p.46) The camera is not recognized when it is connected to a computer. The USB connection mode is set to [PTP]. Set [USB Connection] to [MSC] in the D2 menu. (w p.R30) Dust or dirt The CMOS sensor is particles appear dirty or dusty. in images. Activate [Dust Removal] from the D4 menu.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 100 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Index Symbols A menu .................................. R5, R15 C menu .................................. R8, R24 B menu.................................. R8, R26 D menu ................................... R9, R28 E menu ................................. R11, R39 C mode ........................................... 51 Numerics 180° Rotation Info .......................... R15 1st Frame Action in AF.C............... R41 4-way Controller Options .....
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 101 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Cropping ........................................... 78 Cross Processing (Custom Image) ............................ 69 n (White Balance) ....................... 53 Custom Image .................................. 68 Custom setting menu............. R11, R39 D E R29 R36 R37 R16 E-Dial Programming....................... R20 Electronic Compass ................. 18, R18 Electronic Level.................. 18, 23, R19 Enable/Disable Controls...........
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 102 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM G GPS ............................................... R18 GPS Time Sync ............................. R18 GPS unit ........................................... 96 Green button.................................. R20 Grid Display ........................... R19, R26 Guide Display .......................... 38, R30 H 6 Appendix HDMI Out....................................... R30 HDMI terminal................................... 84 HDR Capture .........
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 103 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Multi Auto White Balance (White Balance)............................. Multi-exposure .................................. Multi-image display ........................... Multiple AF Points (Contrast AF) ...... Multi-segment metering .................... Muted (Custom Image) ..................... 53 58 74 46 47 68 N Names of parts ................................. 11 Natural (Custom Image) ................... 68 Noise Reduction ......................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 104 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 6 Appendix 104 Shooting............................................ 38 Shooting Info Display........................ 18 Shooting information......................... 15 Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure mode ............ 48 Shutter Priority Automatic Exposure mode ............................. 48 Single image display............. 19, 39, 73 Single mode...................................... 44 Sketch (Digital Filter) ...................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 105 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM WARRANTY POLICY All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 106 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 6 Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 107 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 110 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr) RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page i Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Medium Format Digital SLR Camera Menu Reference To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the operating manual before using the camera.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page ii Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Thank you for purchasing our PENTAX 645Z medium format digital SLR camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 1 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Reference Contents Menu Descriptions and Default Settings R5 Rec. Mode Menu ........................................................... R5 Movie Menu ................................................................... R8 Playback Menu .............................................................. R8 Set-up Menu .................................................................. R9 Custom Setting Menu ..............................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 2 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Text Size ..................................................................... Sound Effects .............................................................. LCD Display ................................................................ LCD Display Settings .................................................. USB Connection .......................................................... HDMI Out ...................................................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 3 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Appendix R44 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions .................................................... Main Specifications ..................................................... Index ........................................................................... WARRANTY POLICY .................................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 4 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Regarding User Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera (w p.91) or on our website. Thank you for your cooperation.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 5 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Menu Item Exposure Mode *1 Memory Card Options *2 File Format *2 Image Capture Settings A1 HDR Capture Lens Correction A2 Function Default Setting Page Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is set to O, P or Q. G p.R15 Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted. Sequential Use p.R15 Sets the file format of images.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 6 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Item Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Live View A3 Electronic Level Instant Review A4 Digital Preview R6 Function Default Setting Contrast AF *2 Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Focus Peaking *2 Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier to check the focus. Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 7 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Item G Function –, ISO, – I, –, – J –, J, – K I, J, GLINE M Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode. Button Customization –, J, – p.R20 –, J, – N m –, –, – n –, J, GLINE p I, J, GLINE o A4 I, J, GLINE I, J, GLINE Rotation Direction Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned. Rotate Right RAW/Fx Button Sets the O operation. One Push File Format AF Button Sets the I operation.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 8 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Movie Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Menu C1 Item Sets the exposure mode for C mode. Memory Card Options *1 Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots for recording movies. *1 Page Program AE p.R24 SD1 p.R24 u/30p p.R24 Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for recording. Auto p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 9 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Set-up Menu Item Default Setting Page English p.R28 Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2014 p.R28 World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Hometown p.R28 Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu. Standard p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 10 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings R10 D3 D4 Default Setting Page Flicker Reduction Item Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. Function 50Hz p.R34 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. p.R34 Wireless Memory Card Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is used. Auto/On p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 11 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Custom Setting Menu E1 E2 Item Function Default Setting Page 1/3 EV Steps p.R39 1 EV Step p.R39 10sec. p.R39 Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off p.R39 5. Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area. Off p.R39 6. Auto EV Compensation Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper exposure cannot be determined. Off p.R39 7.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 12 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings E5 Function Default Setting Page Focus-priority p.R40 Release-priority p.R41 Focus-priority p.R41 15. AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and the shutter release button is fully pressed. 16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode is set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed. 17.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 13 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Playback Mode Palette Other Default Settings Item Default Setting Page – w p.76 Base Parameter Adj w p.79 – w p.78 Resize Maximum size according to the setting w p.77 Cropping Maximum size according to the setting w p.78 Protect – w p.83 Slideshow – w p.76 Save as Manual WB – w p.54 Save Cross Processing – w p.69 Image Rotation Item Flash Mode Custom Image Drive Mode White Balance Default Setting Page Flash On w p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 14 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM How to Use the Menu Example: when setting [Slow Shutter Speed NR] Menu Descriptions and Default Settings 1/ 30 100 F 4.5 1234 1234 7 Press F. 1 2 3 4 1 1 Press F. Exposure Setting Memory Card Options Movie Capture Settings Recording Sound Level HDR Capture Movie SR D-Range Settings ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS Cancel Exit 6 Press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 15 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM A Rec. Mode Menu Image Capture Settings A1/v Sets the file format for still pictures. Memo File Format Exposure Mode q, p, o, r JPEG Quality m, l, k RAW File Format PEF, DNG 180° Rotation Info S, T A1 Switches between the exposure modes temporarily when the mode dial is set to O, P or Q. Caution • When [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu is set to [Separate RAW/JPEG], [File Format] is fixed to [RAW+].
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 16 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM HDR Capture Lens Correction A1/v Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite picture with them. A 1 Rec. Mode Menu 2 The [HDR Capture] screen appears. HDR Capture HDR Capture Exposure Bracket Value Auto Align Set the range in which to change the exposure in [Exposure Bracket Value]. Select from ±1, ±2, or ±3. 4 Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 17 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM ISO AUTO Setting Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. ISO AUTO Setting 100 - 3200 AUTO ISO Parameters Cancel H Slow I Standard Increases the sensitivity as little as possible. J Fast Actively increases the sensitivity. OK (Default setting) Memo • When [HDR Capture] of the A1 menu is set and [Auto Align] is set to on, [AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to J.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 18 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Program Line A A2 In [E-Dial Programming] of the A4 menu, you can specify how exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected (p.R20) for the M button operation. Rec. Mode Menu A Auto G Normal The camera determines the appropriate settings. Basic program automatic exposure. C Hi-speed priority Prioritizes high shutter speeds. D DOF priority (deep) Closes the aperture for a deep depth of field.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 19 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Other Display Settings Instant Review Sets the operation and display settings during Instant Review. The following settings are available. Grid Style 4×4, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, OFF Grid Color Translucent black color, Translucent white color Grid Display Displays the histogram. Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red. Rotate Display 180° Displays the Live View image rotated 180°.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 20 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM E-Dial Programming For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed. A 1 1 Rec. Mode Menu Select [E-Dial Programming] in A4 menu and press D. Select an exposure mode and press D. 3 Select the desired setting for each exposure mode and press E. 5 2 The screen for the selected exposure mode appears.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 21 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Setting Preview Dial Function Optical Preview Activates the Optical Preview. Digital Preview Activates the Digital Preview. LCD Panel Illumination Turns the LCD panel illumination on when 8 is pressed. Test Flash 4 One Push File Format 1 Set [RAW/Fx Button] to [One Push File Format] in Step 3 of “Button Customization” (p.R20). 2 Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot]. w p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 22 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Memory A Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the camera is turned off. For the following function settings, you can select whether to save the settings (T) or to return the settings to their default values (S) when the camera is turned off. Rec.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 23 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Memo • The settings saved as the USER mode can be displayed on the monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3. • To reset the settings to the default values, select [Reset USER Mode] in Step 3. 1 2 3 The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears. Select [Rename USER Mode] in Step 3 of “Save Settings” and press D. Select [USER1], [USER2] or [USER3], and press D. The text-entry screen appears. Change the text.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 24 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM C Movie Menu Recording Sound Level Select from [Auto], [Manual], or [Mute] for the movie recording volume. When [Manual] is selected, set the volume from 0 to 20. Memo • Functions with the control panel icon v next to the menu icon and number in the right end of the title bar can also be set from the control panel.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 25 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Caution • When the drive mode is not set to [Interval Movie Record], this function is not available. Movie SR C1/v Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 26 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM B Playback Menu Grid Display Slideshow B1 Select the memory card in either the SD1 or SD2 slot, and set how to display images during slideshow. Select [Start] to start slideshow playback. 100-0001 Start Display Duration Screen Effect Repeat Playback Auto Movie Playback 3sec. Item Description Setting Playback Menu Display Duration Sets an image display interval.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 27 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Delete All Images B1 You can select the memory card in the SD1 or SD2 slot and delete all saved images at once. When there are images with protection set, select [Delete all] or [Leave all].
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 28 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM D Set-up Menu Language/W World Time D1 You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Date Adjustment D1 You can change the date and time set at the initial setting (w p.35). You can also set the display format. Display Format D Set-up Menu R28 Date mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy, yy/mm/dd Time 12h, 24h D1 The date and time set at the initial setting (w p.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 29 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu. Text Size The [World Time] screen appears. 2 Select the time you wish to display in [Time Setting]. Select F (Hometown) or G (Destination). 3 World Time Time Setting Destination London 16:00 Hometown New York 10:00 Use CD to select a city. Destination Use R to change the region. +6:00 16:00 OK 5 Select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use CD to select S or T. 6 Press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 30 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM LCD Display D1 Sets the general display settings for the LCD display. The following settings are available. LCD Display Guide Display Auto Screen Rotation Display Color 1/ 1 125 Memo Guide Display Displays the operation guides when the exposure mode is changed. Auto Screen Rotation Displays the status screen and control panel vertically if the camera is held vertically.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 31 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Folder Name D2 4 Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters. When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. The character string for the folder name can be changed. 1 Change the text. Reset Cancel Select [Folder Name] in D2 menu and press D. Select a folder name and press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 32 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Caution • The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the file name number reaches 9999. 3 Change the text. Up to 4 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered. Text selection cursor File Name Finish Create New Folder D2 Reset Cancel A folder is created with a new number when the next image is saved.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 33 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM File No. Each file name consists of a string of 4 characters and a sequential number from 0001 to 9999. In [Sequential Numbering], you can set whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file name when a new folder is created. Copyright Information D2 File No.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 34 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Available operations D Memo ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. R Moves the text input cursor. J Switches between upper and lower case letters. E Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. L Deletes a character at the position of the text input cursor.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 35 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 3 4 Specify [Auto Resize]. When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card or Flucard at the size of r. Press F twice. Caution Memo • A communication terminal, such as a smartphone or tablet, can be used to operate this camera when a Flucard compatible with this camera is inserted. Refer to the Flucard manual for details on how to use the card. • When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a single folder.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 36 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Dust Alert D4 Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save the detected image and display it when performing Sensor Cleaning of the D4 menu. (p.R37) Make sure that the camera is in the following status. • Attach a D FA645 or FA645 (9 aperture position) lens. • Set the focus mode on the lens to v. • Turn the Stills/Movie switching dial to A.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 37 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Dust Removal D4 This removes dust adhering to the CMOS sensor by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the filter on the front surface of the sensor for approximately one second. Set [Startup Action] and [Shutdown Action] to T to turn the Dust Removal function on every time the camera is turned on/off. Sensor Cleaning D4 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 38 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Format D4 Select the memory card in either the SD1 or SD2 slot and format it. (w p.36) Caution • Do not remove the memory card while formatting. The card may be damaged. • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. Memo D Set-up Menu R38 • When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “645Z” is assigned to the card.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 39 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM E Custom Setting Menu 1. EV Steps 5. Link AE and AF Point E1 Sets the step interval for exposure. Setting Exposure Setting Value 1/3 EV Steps ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0, ±3.3, ±3.7, ±4.0, ±4.3, ±4.7, ±5.0 1/2 EV Steps ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0, ±3.5, ±4.0, ±4.5, ±5.0 2. Sensitivity Steps 6. Auto EV Compensation E1 Compensates automatically when the proper exposure cannot be determined. E1 7.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 40 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 8. Bracketing Order E2 Sets the order for Exposure Bracketing shooting. Setting 0-+ -0+ 2 frames 3 frames 5 frames -1 → 0, 0 → +1 -1 → 0 → +1 -2 → -1 → 0 → +1 → +2 +0- 2 frames 3 frames 5 frames 0 → -1, +1 → 0 +1 → 0 → -1 +2 → +1 → 0 → -1 → -2 2 frames 3 frames 5 frames -1 → 0, +1 → 0 0 → +1 → -1 0 → +1 → -1 → +2 → -2 Custom Setting menu R40 9. One-Push Bracketing 12.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 41 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C E3 Selects the 1st frame action priority for when the focus mode is set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed. Release-priority Starts shooting immediately, even if the subject is not in focus. Auto Determines whether focus adjustment is necessary depending on the focusing conditions. Focus-priority Starts shooting when the subject is in focus. 17. Action in AF.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 42 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 24. AF Fine Adjustment E4 E4 Adjusts the AF focus position. Selects the flash sync speed. 1 1/125 1/125 seconds 1/100 (1/90) 1/100 seconds at 1/3 EV Steps, 1/90 seconds at 1/2 EV Steps 1/80 (1/90) 1/80 seconds at 1/3 EV Steps, 1/90 seconds at 1/2 EV Steps 1/60 1/60 seconds Select [24. AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D. The [24. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. 2 3 Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 43 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM 28. Shake Reduction Options E4 Select whether to activate Shake Reduction at the moment of capture only (Type1) or while pressing the shutter release button halfway (Type2). Reset Custom Functions Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the defaults. Memo Memo • The adjustment value of [24. AF Fine Adjustment] is not reset. • The Shake Reduction function is available when a lens with the SR system is used in A mode.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 45 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure medium format digital SLR camera Lens Mount PENTAX 645AF2 mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts, and power contacts Usable Lens PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF and 645A mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Type: CMOS with a primary color filter Size: 43.8 × 32.8 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 51.4 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 52.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 47 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Flash Flash Modes Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync (available with a dedicated external flash) Sync Speed 1/125 sec. Flash Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +1.
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e_kb547_ENG.book Page 49 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (When using the fully charged battery) Battery Temperature Normal Shooting Playback Time D-LI90 23°C 650 400 minutes * The image storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the selected capture mode and shooting conditions.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 50 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Index Symbols A menu .................................. R5, R15 C menu .................................. R8, R24 B menu.................................. R8, R26 D menu ................................... R9, R28 E menu ................................. R11, R39 C mode ........................................... 51 Numerics 180° Rotation Info .......................... R15 1st Frame Action in AF.C............... R41 4-way Controller Options .....
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 51 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Copyright Information .................... R33 Create New Folder......................... R32 Cropping ........................................... 78 Cross Processing (Custom Image) ............................ 69 n (White Balance) ....................... 53 Custom Image .................................. 68 Custom setting menu............. R11, R39 D E E-Dial Programming....................... R20 Electronic Compass .................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 52 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Framerate ...................................... R24 Function settings............................... 40 G GPS ............................................... R18 GPS Time Sync ............................. R18 GPS unit ........................................... 96 Green button.................................. R20 Grid Display ........................... R19, R26 Guide Display .......................... 38, R30 H Appendix HDMI Out..............
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 53 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Movie menu ............................. R8, R24 Movie mode ...................................... 51 Movie SR ....................................... R25 MSC............................................... R30 Multi Auto White Balance (White Balance)............................. 53 Multi-exposure .................................. 58 Multi-image display ........................... 74 Multiple AF Points (Contrast AF) ...... 46 Multi-segment metering ..
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 54 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Appendix R54 Sequential Numbering ................... R33 Set-up menu ............................ R9, R28 Shade (White Balance)..................... 53 Shading (Digital Filter) ...................... 79 Shadow Correction ........................ R16 Shake Reduction ............. 63, R25, R43 Shake Reduction Options .............. R43 Sharpness (Custom Image).............. 68 Shooting............................................
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 55 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM WARRANTY POLICY All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 56 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Appendix For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 57 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
e_kb547_ENG.book Page 58 Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:35 AM RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp) RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.ricoh-imaging.fr) RICOH IMAGING DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg, GERMANY (http://www.ricoh-imaging.de) RICOH IMAGING UK LTD. PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.
